Equilibrium

balance
no change in the state of motion of a
body
can be in equilibrium when at rest or at
constant velocity
Conditions for equilibrium

Objectives
To determine the equilibrant force using
the force table and component method.
To determine unknown forces using the
first condition and second conditions for
equilibrium.
To locate the center of gravity of a
composite body.
To demonstrate rotational equilibrium.

Theory
Conditions for equilibrium

Theory
Equations used:

T1 = cosN
T2 = sinN
Where:
= position
N = magnitude

T1cos - T2cos = 0
T1 = T 2

Theory
Equations used:

N = mg
Where:
N = Theoretical weight
m = mass
g = gravity

Theory
Equations used:

Where:
Xc and Yc = coordinates of the center of
gravity of the circle
Xs and Ys = coordinates of the center of
gravity of the square
W = weight of the cardboard figure